Nigel Clough's first signing as Blades boss sees the 22-year-old head to Bramall Lane until January 1 and he is contention to make his bow against Shrewsbury on Saturday.

Yorkshire-born White, equally comfortable in midfield as he is at left-back, came through the youth system at Elland Road and since making his debut aged 16 has gone on to make over 100 senior appearances.

"We have a heavy programme ahead, especially with the FA Cup, and someone like Aidy will give us another option and that bit of extra quality," Clough told the club's official website.

till I suppose it still gives him at least another year in the job. By the time it comes around , he can always make up another excuse. First it was 3 months , then a year .....Next year ? Whats his excuse with Van Persie ?